Performance Manager – Age Grade Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is currently accepting applications for the position of Performance Manager – Age Grade rugby. Click More for details on this exciting job oppertunity.

Performance Manager – Age Grade Rugby

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is currently accepting applications for the position of Performance Manager – Age Grade rugby, who will be required to design, develop and implement plans, procedures, strategies and systems to ensure Ireland excels at Age Grade rugby levels, ie under 18 Youths / under 18 Schools / under 19 Rugby World Cup / under 21 6 Nations and Rugby World Cup. This important position will be a key driving force within the sub-professional level and the principle interface between the rugby department and the National Age Grade rugby pathway and structures.

His / Her responsibilities will include;

– Planning, organising and implementing a high-performance rugby pathway, process and system for National Age Grade rugby teams
– Providing leadership, direction and technical expertise in the implementation of an Age-Grade rugby plan, designed in line with supporting sub-professional rugby pathways and systems

The successful candidate will have:

– At least 5 years experience in this area
– The ability to achieve objectives and goals for National Age Grade rugby as detailed in the IRFU Strategic Plan
– The technical expertise required to assist coaches and team management of National Age Grade rugby teams
– Strong reporting and management skills
– A positive impact on sub-professional rugby systems within the provincial and national structures

If you would like to apply for the position please send a detailed letter of application combined with an up to date Curriculum Vitae to the address below:

Jane McCarthy
Human Resources Officer
Irish Rugby Football Union

56 Lansdowne Road,

Ballsbridge
Dublin 4

The closing date for applications is Friday 13th August 2004

Applications through email can be sent to recruitment@irfu.ie